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Topic: R Vs Python: What's the difference? (Read 257 times)

There is no one best language to name one but I can compare Python and R languages on different criteria, one by one to let you decide which is the best one for your project.

Availability and costBoth are completely free

Learning EaseR has the steepest learning curve, so it becomes necessary to learn coding. It is a low - level language, so simple procedures can take longer codes. On the other hand, Python is known for its simplicity.

Data HandlingR computations are limited to the amount of RAM on 32 - bit PC

Graphical CapabilitiesR has advanced Graphical capabilities

Advancement in toolsBoth the languages are open in nature and contributions. So in latest developments, there are more chances of error.

SpeedR slow and it is designed to so for to make data analysis and statistics easier. But this makes life on computer more difficult. We need to define how implementations work. Also, R is poorly written.

Visualizations are important criteria in choosing data analysis software

Python has some nice visualization libraries like Seaborn, Bokeh interactive visualization library, Pygal etc which makes a huge difference between Python and R

Job scopePython and R are good for start-ups and companies looking for cost efficiencies.

Customer Service supportNone of these have this facility. In the time of any trouble, you are on your own.

Let us Discuss some pros and cons of both Python and R separately

Python Pros

Free availability and stabilityEasy integration with extensible using C and JavaSupports multiple Systems and PlatformsEasy to learn even for a novice developerAmple of resourced availablePython Cons

Comprehensive Statistical Analysis Package. New ideas mostly appears in ROpen Source. Anyone can use itSuitable for GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows. It also has cross platforms which can run on many operating systems.Anyone can do bug fixing and code enhancementsR cons

Quality of some Packages is not GoodIf something doesn’t work, there is no one to whom we can complainPeople devote their own time developing itR can consume all the memory because of its memory management